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Alisma

Description Alisma is a genus of aquatic plants that belongs to the family Alismataceae. It is commonly known as water-plantain or mad-dog weed. This plant is native to the northern hemisphere and is found in wetlands and shallow waters. It is a unique plant with long, narrow leaves that grow from a basal rosette. The plant produces small, white or…
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Pogonia Ophioglossoides

Description Pogonia Ophioglossoides, also known as the rose pogonia, is a delicate and beautiful orchid that can be found in wetlands and bogs across North America. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is known for its distinctive pink flowers that bloom in the summer months. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales…
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Sphagnum Centrale

Description Sphagnum Centrale, also known as Central Sphagnum Moss, is a type of moss commonly found in wetlands, bogs, and other moist environments. This species of moss is known for its ability to hold and retain water, making it an important component of many ecosystems. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Bryophyta Class Sphagnopsida Order Sphagnales Family Sphagnaceae Genus…
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Osmunda

Description Osmunda is a genus of ferns that are commonly found in wetlands and woodland areas. This genus includes about 10 species, which are distributed throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world. The name Osmunda comes from the Saxon language, which means “divine protection.” Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pteridophyta Class Polypodiopsida Order Osmundales Family Osmundaceae…
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Triglochin Scilloides

Description Triglochin Scilloides, commonly known as the water ribbon, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Triglochin genus. It’s native to North America and grows in wetlands, marshes, and along the shores of lakes and ponds. The plant has a slender, ribbon-like stem that can grow up to 80 cm in length. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
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Ricciaceae

Description Ricciaceae is a family of aquatic liverworts commonly found in wetlands and rivers. They are small, non-vascular plants that grow in shallow water or on wet soil. These liverworts are characterized by their thallus, which is a flattened body that resembles a leaf. Ricciaceae plants are unique in their reproductive process, which involves the fusion of male and female…
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Taxodium

Description Taxodium is a deciduous conifer tree that belongs to the family Cupressaceae. This tree is commonly found in wetlands and swamps, and it is known for its distinctive buttressed trunk and needle-like leaves. Taxodium trees can grow up to 130 feet tall, and they have a cone-shaped crown with drooping branches. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pinophyta…
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Osmunda Japonica

Description Osmunda Japonica, also known as Japanese royal fern, is a fern species that belongs to the Osmundaceae family. It is native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China. Osmunda Japonica is a deciduous fern that can grow up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. The fern’s fronds are bipinnate and arching, with green leaflets that turn…
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Zenobia Pulverulenta

Are you in search of a beautiful plant to add to your garden or home? Look no further than Zenobia Pulverulenta. This stunning flowering plant is native to the southeastern parts of the United States and belongs to the heath family. Zenobia Pulverulenta, also known as Dusty Zenobia, is a versatile plant that can thrive in a variety of conditions,…
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Leptochloa

Description Leptochloa is a genus of grasses that are commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and other areas with high moisture levels. It belongs to the family Poaceae, which includes many other important grasses such as wheat, corn, and rice. Leptochloa species can grow up to 2 meters tall, and have long, narrow leaves that are typically green or grayish-green in…
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